Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding. Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Description Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for utilizing radiopharmaceuticals to perform diagnostic imaging scanning of specific organs of the body. They are also responsible for quality control and proper handling and disposal of nuclear material in accordance with regulatory bodies. Department: Nuclear Medicine Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week required Required: AS Degree, ARRT (R) within 1 year of hire, Nuclear Medicine Board Certified, IEMA, BLS within 90 days of hire Responsibilities Accurately prepares injection of doses of radioactive material and administers radioactive material to patient in an appropriate manner., Accurately surveys radioactive shipments and logs results., Actively participates in radioisotope meetings., Assembles and prepares patient information and documentation as required., In accordance with IEMA regulations, performs wipe test and surveys, prepares and logs all radiopharmaceuticals, calculates and logs decayed dosage times, performs resolution check of camera, stores low level radioactive material and disposes of decayed material., Orders radiopharmaceuticals as needed in a timely and accurate manner., Performs necessary checks of equipment including dose calibrator and records data in accordance with the policies and procedures., Performs procedures in accordance with rules and regulations set forth by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)., Prepares syringes for camera quality control. Measures and logs results as needed., Thoroughly explains the nature and the procedure of the test to the patient. Requirements Associate's Degree (Required)ARRT - Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT - Radiography (R) - (within 1 year of hire) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln, IEMA - Illinois Emergency Management Agency - State of Illinois, Nuclear Medical Technologist Board Certificatin - Sarah Bush Lincoln Compensation Estimated Compensation Range $37.23 - $57.71 Pay based on experience When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.